Red Sox trade outfielder Nate Eaton to Athletics for minor league pitcher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox completed the first trade of the offseason on October 29, sending 29-year-old outfielder Nate Eaton to the Oakland Athletics. Eaton played a total of 137 games for the Red Sox and Kansas City Royals between 2022 and 2026, recording a.221 batting average, three home runs, and 23 RBIs. In exchange, the Red Sox receive minor league right-hander Jareth Rayo, who participated in the Dominican Summer League this year. Eaton had appeared in 25 games for Boston this season, including a postseason game against the Yankees.
- •Nate Eaton traded to Athletics after the World Series.
- •Red Sox receive Jareth Rayo in return.
- •Eaton recorded a.221 average in 137 MLB games.
- •He played 25 games for Boston in the 2026 season.
- •The trade occurred on October 29, 2026.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox make trade, send 29-year-old outfielder to Athletics
"Boston kicked off the offseason activity by trading a utility outfielder.
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